(Given the seemingly never-ending argument in these two threads, one could get the impression that some people spend the majority of their free time hangar-flying, rather than actually flying their planes! I sometimes wonder if a certain individual even owns an RP - or any other RC plane for that matter.)

Yes. And there have been reports of just about everything else breaking at some point.

True, but few failures area as destructive as throwing a prop. The resulting unbalance usually rips the motor out of the plane.

I am not arguing that everyone should replace the plastic hub - just answering another poster's question. I have replaced mine but it is because I am using a more robust Turnigy motor and a larger Graupner prop.

Nice idea Joel,
I'll mix it in tomorrow on my DX8. my son is on school holidays and Friday we're off to the field.

Brgds,
Danny

This has been much-discussed on this forum, but it is worth mentioning again. The specifications for the stock esc are "Drives up to 5 analog or 4 digital sub-micro servos with the BEC". Considering that the flap servos are digital, we can see that our luck is being pushed with this 6-servo airplane. If you want to use your flaps as ailerons, as opposed to one-time deployment, it might be a good idea to upgrade your esc.

Absolutely! Whenever you can go "switch'n" instead of "linear" especially with that 5A, and for $5, you win. Just remember to read the docs about cutting that one reduntant "+" wire between the ESC and RX.

I normally push the wire out of the connector and tape it out of the way. That way you can easily recommission the bec In the future should you want to.

That threw me for a while too, Zor. Then I realized that the first one is the net weight and the second is the shipping weight. The ones that tick me off are their motors. They will charge one for 100grams or so when the motor is in a plastic bag with a bit of foam that weighs about 3 grams!

That threw me for a while too, Zor. Then I realized that the first one is the net weight and the second is the shipping weight. The ones that tick me off are their motors. They will charge one for 100grams or so when the motor is in a plastic bag with a bit of foam that weighs about 3 grams!

You are probably correct.
Lots of space on that lower line to write "ship" or "shipping" in front of "weight".

Thanks! Yeah - it's definitely different than the UMs. But then I've been flying large & giant-scale ships for 25+ years, so the RP is pretty much a 'normal-sized' ship to me - at least in terms of wingspan. I need to pick up some servo extensions today at my LHS, as I will be removing the wings for transport. I am looking forward to experimenting with the variable-geometry wing & I'd also like to augment the roll-rate by mixing the flaps with the ailerons, so I plan to also pick up an AR7610 if they have one in stock. I may have to dust-off my 10CHP manual for this one....

I forgot you fly the giant birds!! I remove the wings for transport also & servo extensions work for me!! Have fun experimenting with the wing!! At first I was bummed at the roll rate 'til a few pointed out "it's a sailplane, NOT an aerobatic flyer" That's why I have other planes for that style of flying, right!!
And I'm with ya as far as the 1s batt goes with the UM Spitfire!!! I think I'd be all over her if she ran on 2s, my 240mAh Babbel Batts would go well with that one!!!

This has been much-discussed on this forum, but it is worth mentioning again. The specifications for the stock esc are "Drives up to 5 analog or 4 digital sub-micro servos with the BEC". Considering that the flap servos are digital, we can see that our luck is being pushed with this 6-servo airplane. If you want to use your flaps as ailerons, as opposed to one-time deployment, it might be a good idea to upgrade your esc.

Jovanx,

Good point! Looks like it's time for a stand-alone BEC or a new ESC. No big deal. I'd much rather do it right the first time than take a chance on overloading the BEC or starving a servo.

First glider flight ever last Sunday. Flew the RP stock except for McMaster cf tube in the wing and a quarter taped to the tail. 1300 mah battery, AR800 Rx.

Little nervous at first but ended the flight with a great landing and feeling confident. I found the RP relaxing to fly and graceful to watch. Looking forward to many more flights. A great addition to the hangar which includes everything from a V1 Sbach um (waiting for the AS3X V2) to the SlowStick.

Replaced the AR800 with a AR600. The 6 chnl takes up much less space. Did a range check at over 90 paces.

I fly most of my models at half-throttle most of the time and have never had a ESC failure...not even in 90 degree plus weather.